Section 330-C:33 Exemptions.
I. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following individuals:
(a) Qualified members of other professions or occupations, including those currently licensed under RSA 330-A, including psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and pastoral counselors, and also including school guidance counselors, engaging in practices similar in nature to substance use counseling provided that they are authorized by the laws of this state to engage in such practices and do not represent themselves as ""licensed alcohol and drug counselors'' or ""licensed clinical supervisors.''
(b) Students or counselors engaged in entry-level internships in a licensed or certified facility and counselors working toward licensure in a licensed or certified facility, provided that the student or counselor is practicing as part of supervised work or course of study and designated by such titles as ""counselor intern,'' ""counselor,'' or other title clearly indicating training status.
II. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent members of the clergy, or peer groups or self-help groups from performing peer counseling or self-help activities which may be, wholly or in part, included as a defined professional service. However, no members of a peer group or self-help group shall use a title stating or implying that they are a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or a licensed clinical supervisor.
Source. 2008, 189:1, eff. July 1, 2008.